Paleo Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs
Get ready to savor tender, smoky, and utterly delicious Paleo Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs, a recipe that’s perfect for summer grilling or any barbecue gathering. These fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs are coated in a flavorful dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, then slow-cooked to perfection and finished off on the grill for that irresistible smoky char. The star of the show is the homemade Paleo BBQ sauce, made with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, and liquid smoke for a rich, tangy-sweet glaze free of refined sugars. Whether you're embracing the paleo lifestyle or just crave a healthier take on barbecue, these ribs deliver bold flavor and tender texture in every bite. Perfectly portioned for four, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with extra sauce on the side for dipping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork spare ribs
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the pork spare ribs dry with paper towels and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for a better texture.
Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the ribs, making sure to cover both sides.
Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, chipotle powder, and liquid smoke.
Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully open the foil.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared BBQ sauce on both sides.
Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more sauce, until the ribs are caramelized and have a smoky char.
Remove from the grill and let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the ribs hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 428.5 g | 549% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.6 g | 813% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1680 mg | 560% | |
| Sodium | 7945 mg | 345% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 493.8 g | 988% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 7280 mg | 155% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
